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Macadamia nuts
Macadamia nuts
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Nicknamed the ‘Queen of Nuts’, macadamia nuts are native to Australia. Research has found links between macadamia nut consumption and lower risk of heart disease. In fact, a 2015 review of six clinical trials concluded that incorporating macadamia nuts into the diet helped lower total and LDL cholesterol. Macadamia nuts are good sources of thiamine and manganese, too. In short: macadamia nuts appear to have cardiovascular benefits, so it wouldn’t be a bad idea to make them part of your daily diet.